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AV53 BVR

2003 Kia Magentis

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,965 mi
Last recorded86,965 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Kia Magentis55,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BVR
MakeKia
ModelMagentis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 86,965 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 86,953 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 71,153 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust system flexi joint outer skin deteriorated

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside rear and nearside rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,394 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,307 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,758 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY RUSTED

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,936 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 36,812 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel at lever.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint has a small amount of play.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,524 miles

Rear brakes are binding slightly.

Small amount of lift in offside front lower ball joint.

How Reliable is the Kia Magentis?

Based on 64,198 MOT tests across 5,165 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
5,720
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
5,165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,721
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,593
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,415
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,311
position lamp(s) not working 847
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AV53 BVR is a 2003 Kia Magentis in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Kia Magentis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 55,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Magentis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,721 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 BVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Magentis typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Magentis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV53 BVR registered?

AV53 BVR is a 2003 Kia Magentis, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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